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property at 7827 Muncaster Mill Rd

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7827 Muncaster Mill Rd

GaithersburgMD20877
property at 19628 Club Lake Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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19628 Club Lake Rd

GaithersburgMD20886

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property at 2005 Henson Norris St

$1,248

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$1,248

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$1,248

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2005 Henson Norris St

RockvilleMD20850
property at 9409 Thornedike Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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9409 Thornedike Dr

GaithersburgMD20882
property at 18501 Fairlight Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18501 Fairlight Dr, Unit 330

18501 Fairlight Dr
GaithersburgMD20879

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property at 9701 Fields Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9701 Fields Rd, Unit 1008

9701 Fields Rd
GaithersburgMD20878

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gaithersburg, MD

Pricing Updated: 08/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gaithersburg, MD area range in price from $1,157 to $2,730 with an overall median price of $1,908. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gaithersburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Montgomery Village$1,908$1,15760

Cheapest Available Gaithersburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gaithersburg, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Cider Mill Apartments in the Orchard Run neighborhood priced from $1,157. The Oaks at Olde Towne- for Seniors 62+ in the Quince Orchard neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,194. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gaithersburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,157
The Oaks at Olde Towne- for Seniors 62+The Oaks1BR,1BA$1,194
Walker HouseS1Studio,1BA$1,375
Cedar Court Apartments106Studio,1BA$1,395
CHELSEA PARKStudio1BR,1BA$1,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaithersburg, MD

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaithersburg area is the $1.83 price per square foot (End) The Bennet Model at Woodward Crossing Townhomes in the in the Gaithersburg neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Gaithersburg apartment is the The Easton Model at Elms Germantown starting at $2,544 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Summerfield Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gaithersburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodward Crossing Townhomes(End) The Bennet4BR,3.5BA$1.83
Elms GermantownThe Easton3BR,2BA$1.83
The Ivy RockvilleThe Woodmont2BR,1.5BA$1.75
Seneca PlaceC23BR,2BA$1.77
Gaithersburg Station2 Bedrooms A2BR,2BA$1.94
18308 Streamside Drive, Unit 10318308 Streamside Drive2BR,2BA$1.73
Whetstone ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM SELECT2BR,1BA$1.97
Maplewood VillasTwo Bedroom Duplex2BR,1.5BA$1.88
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.42
18411 Guildberry Dr, Unit #10218411 Guildberry Dr1BR,1BA$1.91

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Gaithersburg, MD
Population: 68,289

Ranked #531

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gaithersburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Gaithersburg?

There are currently 155 Apartments for Rent in Gaithersburg, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,157 to $6,854. There are also 210 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gaithersburg ranging from $900 to $13,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gaithersburg?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gaithersburg ranges from $900 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,073.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gaithersburg?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gaithersburg range from $1,570 to $6,854, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $5,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,196.

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